Free
20 & 21 Sep 2025
National Literacy Trust Stories Bus
Once an American school bus, the Bradford Stories Bus has been transformed into an inspiring space for storytelling, reading, writing, and relaxing for children and families in Bradford.
Event Details
Date
20 & 21 Sep 2025
Times
10am-4pm
Location
City Park
All aboard the Bradford Stories bus! Once an American school bus, the Bradford Stories Bus has been transformed into an inspiring space for storytelling, reading, writing, and relaxing for children and families in Bradford. With seating areas, bookshelves, and soft furnishings, it is a space devoted to running literacy-themed events, to inspire children to read and write for pleasure.
Free entry, drop in. No booking required.
Credits
BBC Contains Strong Language is a partnership between the BBC, Word Up North and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. It is supported by Arts Council England
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